The 2026 World Cup has its final four. After 48 teams competed in over 97 matches this summer, the stage is set for the tournament’s semifinals. The two winners from this next round will compete in the World Cup final on July 19.Here’s what to know as the tournament winds down.Who are the teams competing in the semifinals?There are just four teams left in the running for the coveted World Cup trophy: France, Spain, England and Argentina.Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate their 3-1 victory over Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match in Kansas City, July 11, 2026.Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty ImagesDefending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland on Saturday in an extra-time thriller. The match was tied 1-1 after the second half, before Argentina's Julian Alvarez scored in the 112th minute. Less than 10 minutes, Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina's third goal.Argentina will face off against England in the semifinals on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET.Earlier Saturday, England defeated Norway 2-1, advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2018.England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their second goal against Norway during their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match in Miami Gardens, July 11, 2026.Lynne Sladky/AP PhotoFrance punched its ticket to the final four after knocking out fan-favorite Morocco 3-1 on Thursday, while Spain advanced by beating Belgium 2-1 on Friday. The two teams will face each other in the semifinals on Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET.Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates with teammates after Mikel Merino scores their second goal in the quarter final World Cup match against Belgium, on July 10, 2026, in Los Angeles.Gary Vasquez/IMAGN Images via ReutersFrance is aiming for its third World Cup title, having last won it in 2018. Spain won its first and only World Cup in 2010.Argentina has won the World Cup three times, most recently in 2022. England last hoisted the trophy in 1966.Who are the biggest stars of the semifinals?French forward Kylian Mbappé has notched eight goals in the 2026 tournament and will aim to hoist his second World Cup trophy after leading Les Bleus to their last win in 2018. His fellow striker Ousmane Dembélé has also scored an impressive five goals this summer.France's Kylian Mbappe, left, celebrates with teammates after France defeated Morocco during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, on July 9, 2026.Martin Meissner/AP PhotoThe Spanish side, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old Barcelona phenomenon. He's backed by a strong roster that includes veterans Mikel Oyarzabal and Fabian Ruiz.Popular ReadsArgentina's Lionel Messi is expected to make the 2026 World Cup his last after 20 years representing his country internationally. Widely considered the greatest player of his generation, Messi will look to make Argentina only the third team in history to win back-to-back World Cup titles.Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal against Egypt during their World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Atlanta, July 7, 2026.AP PhotoEngland's Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have netted six goals in the 2026 World Cup, tied for the most goals by an English player in a single tournament. The pair could send England to the final for the first time in 60 years.When are the semifinal matches?Spain and France will face off on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium.Argentina will face England on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET from Atlanta Stadium.What happens after the semifinals?The two teams who lose in the semifinals will play for third place on Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. ET from Miami Stadium.The World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 5 p.m. ET from New York-New Jersey Stadium.Where can I watch the games?All matches will air live in the U.S. on FOX for the English-language broadcast, with streaming on FOX One, and Telemundo for the Spanish-language broadcast, with streaming on Peacock.